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The Maids Head Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star historic hotel near Elm Hill

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Courtyard
Exterior
Exterior
Junior Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Tombland, Norwich, England, NR3 1LB
  • Norwich Cathedral
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Norwich Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Carrow Road Stadium
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Dog Friendly Executive Double | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Dog Friendly Executive Double

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Junior Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Executive Dog Room

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive King Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Norwich

City center stay.With a stay at this Norwich City Center hotel, you'll be steps from Norwich Cathedral and Elm Hill. Tombland and The Forum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Norwich Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Norwich Castle - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Norwich Theatre Royal - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Carrow Road Stadium - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of East Anglia - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Norwich Station - 11 min walk
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Glass House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Ribs of Beef - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Merchant's House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Wig and Pen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zizzi - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Maids Head Hotel

4-star historic hotel near Elm Hill
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 6 meeting rooms available. The business-friendly The Maids Head Hotel also features concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 24-hour room service. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Norwich hotel is smoke free.

  • 84 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1287
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Maids Head Hotel offers 84 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 10 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Free bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 7.00 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Maids Head
Maids Head Hotel
Maids Head Hotel Norwich
Maids Head Norwich
Maids Hotel
The Maids Head Hotel Hotel
The Maids Head Hotel Norwich
The Maids Head Hotel Hotel Norwich

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Maids Head Hotel to the airport?

The Maids Head Hotel is 3.5 mi (13-min drive) away from the Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Maids Head Hotel?

As of Sep 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Maids Head Hotel on Sep 7, 2025 start from $136.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Maids Head Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Maids Head Hotel.

Does The Maids Head Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Maids Head Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 7.00 for children. It's available every day from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Maids Head Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Maids Head Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at The Maids Head Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 10.00 per night.

Does The Maids Head Hotel have a pool?

The Maids Head Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Maids Head Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Maids Head Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Maids Head Hotel to downtown Norwich?

The Maids Head Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Norwich.

The Maids Head Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 678 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lynne

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel, superb location

We enjoyed our stay at the Maid's Head, both for its well-appointed rooms and central location. We were a stone's throw from the cathedral, charming pubs, and restaurants, yet our room was blissfully quiet. My only complaint is that the website says the hotel offers "ample complimentary car parking on site," yet when we checked in, we were charged an additional £20. I expressed surprise at this, but as the reception clerk didn't yield, I figured I'd been mistaken. This took a bit of the shine off our otherwise pleasant stay.
As lovers of history, we were chuffed to stay in England's oldest hotel in continuous operation.
Which is not to say the Maid's Head is not also thoroughly up-to-date. I was amused to discover the scarf I bought in York (on the right) was the same pattern as the throw in our room (on the left).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff and amenities. Hotel is beautiful and very well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm welcome and friendly staff throughout stay. Lovely quiet and comfortable room and great breakfast. Great location close to everything but in the most beautiful part of Norwich. Perfect stay! See you in July!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alistair

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

JU YING, Vancouver

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The establishment was aged yet well refurbished. The staffs were professional, welcoming, and polite. The dining hall was said to be from the 14th century, yet it has been renovated to be classy and did not feel aged at all. Furthermore, the property is located right next to the Cathedral and Elm Hill, making easy visits around the city (although the entire city is very walkable). Unfortunately, the room I stayed at in the hotel had one of the most uncomfortable beds I had ever experienced. The mattress seems to be of innerspring and completely collapsed on either side to the point where on several occasions I would almost fell off from the bed. Everything else in the room was satisfactory, and we also had a decent breakfast. However the poor experience from the flawed mattress impacting my rest cannot justify the otherwise satisfactory experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brian, Chingford

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
There is a lot of history regarding this centrally located hotel in Norwich.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a tour of the city in the vintage Bentley with Sophie the driver who was just lovely. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The maids tale was very good. We loved the breakfast. Rooms and location were very good. One setback was we could hear the activities and snoring from the next room beside us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Old in every way Terrible room accessed via multiple staircases Good buffet breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay in charming hotel

Very pleasant stay. Friendly staff and comfortable room. We stayed in room 314 whuch is above the main entrance. Was a bit noisy in the evening between 10-12 due to students but have had worst. Breakfast very nice and good selection. Would defo stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As always , the hotel is wonderful. The only downside I found is the little extra's or no longer available (for example - Toiletries are no longer given in the rooms). These little extra made the whole stay more special.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel, reasonably priced. Delicious food for breakfast, and very helpful people at the reception desk.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lucy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very good if anything was wrong. It is in a perfect location and double rooms are a good size. More toiletries, larger TVs and making sure there are decaf drink options in every room - neither of the rooms I had were given decaf teabags would have upgraded scores to excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

We attended a wedding and stayed the night. The reception check in staff were fantastic and arranged our room was available slightly earlier to get changed before the wedding. The rooms were great, clean, comfy bed and the shower was very powerful (managed to spray it out the bathroom, oops, sorry about that - very powerful!) The wedding host was a very capable chap, nothing was too much trouble and it was a really enjoyable stay. Well done to everyone involved in keeping the place running, a great place and wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laraine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Marvellous Maids Head

Another wonderful visit to the gorgeous Maids Head. Warm welcome, fantastic service & gorgeous rooms. Already planning next visit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs N M J

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cooooool!,,,,

The only issue we had was that the room was very warm but, after a call to reception, we were provided with a portable air conditioning unit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A vintage property with modern amenities and service.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025